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{{translation|'''Sakumo Hatake'''|はたけサクモ|Hatake Sakumo}}, also known as {{translation|'''Konoha's White Fang'''|木ノ葉の白い牙|Konoha no Shiroi Kiba|engtv=White Fang of the Leaf}} was a renowned, high ranking [[Konohagakure]] shinobi.
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{{translation|'''Sakumo Hatake'''|はたけサクモ|Hatake Sakumo}}, renowned across the [[shinobi]] world as {{translation|'''Konoha's White Fang'''|木ノ葉の白い牙|Konoha no Shiroi Kiba|lit meaning=Tree Leaf's White Fang|engtv=White Fang of the Leaf}}, was a [[jōnin]] of [[Konohagakure]]'s [[Hatake clan]].
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
Sakumo was a famous and powerful ninja of Konohagakure who, during his lifetime, held fame that was said to overshadow even that of the [[Sannin]].<ref name="C240">''Naruto'' chapter 240, page 17</ref> His son, [[Kakashi]], idolised him and sought to become just as great a ninja as his father; his wife had died when Kakashi was very young.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, page 7</ref> Some time during the [[Second Shinobi World War]], Sakumo killed [[Sasori's Mother|Sasori's]] [[Sasori's Father|parents]], earning [[Chiyo]]'s hatred.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 253, page 11</ref><ref>''Naruto Shippuden'' episode 23</ref> Five years before the events of the [[Kakashi Gaiden]], Sakumo and his team were sent on a mission of great importance to Konoha. When his team-mates' lives were endangered, Sakumo chose to abandon the mission in order to save them. The impact of the mission's failure caused Sakumo to be vilified by the [[Land of Fire]], the villagers of Konoha, and even those he had saved. Dishonoured, Sakumo fell into a deep depression, as well as dropping in his skills. Eventually, he committed suicide, which drove Kakashi to live strictly according to the [[Shinobi Rules]] during the time before his last mission with [[Obito Uchiha]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 240, pages 18-19</ref>
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Sakumo was a famous and powerful ninja of Konohagakure. His son, [[Kakashi]], proved himself a genius like Sakumo and idolised him, desiring to become just as great a ninja as his father. His wife died when Kakashi was very young.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, page 7</ref> Sakumo witnessed his son successfully passing the entrance exam to enter the [[Academy]]. Afterwards, he and Kakashi met [[Might Duy]] and his son [[Guy]]. Sakumo asked Guy to be friends with Kakashi in the Academy, Duy corrected Sakumo informing him that his son had failed the exam. As Kakashi began to openly question Guy's worth as a ninja with his weak aptitude for ninjutsu, Sakumo warned Kakashi to not underestimate Guy as he may someday grow stronger than Kakashi noticing how arduously Guy trained to improve.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 672, pages 5-8</ref>
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At some point in time during his career as a shinobi, Sakumo confronted and killed [[Sasori's Mother|Sasori's]] [[Sasori's Father|parents]], earning [[Chiyo]]'s hatred.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 253, page 11</ref>
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[[File:Sakumo commits suicide.png|thumb|left|Sakumo's death.]]
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While his son was still in the academy, Sakumo and his team were sent on a mission of great importance to Konoha. When his team-mates' lives were endangered, Sakumo chose to abandon the mission in order to save them. The impact of the mission's failure caused Sakumo to be vilified by the [[Land of Fire]], the villagers of Konoha, and even those he had saved. Dishonoured, Sakumo fell into a deep depression, which caused his abilities to suffer as a result. Eventually, he [[Wikipedia:Seppuku|committed suicide]], and later was buried in the [[Konoha Cemetery]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 483</ref> For many years, Sakumo stayed in limbo, waiting for the day he could seek forgiveness from his son.
   
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
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[[File:Sakumo and Kakashi.png|thumb|Sakumo walking his son home.]]
Sakumo was a very kind and loyal man. Despite his tremendous fame and power as a ninja, he was a very humble man, which made his only son Kakashi truly look up to and idolise him. He had a deep devotion to Konoha and an even greater commitment to his allies and loved ones to the point he would put their well-being before anything else; his commitment was so great that he would sacrifice the completion of a mission in order to save his team-mates, which led to him being a public figure of hate and ridicule.
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Sakumo was a very kind and loyal man. He loved his only son dearly, often picking him up at the end of the day after Kakashi was done playing with his friends. Despite his tremendous fame and power as a ninja, he was a very humble man, which made Kakashi truly look up to and idolise him. He had a deep devotion to Konoha and an even greater commitment to his allies and loved ones to the point he would put their well-being before anything else; his commitment was so great that he would sacrifice the completion of a mission in order to save his team-mates, which led to him becoming a public figure of hate and ridicule. The resultant depression of being looked down by the village that he was so loyal to led him to suicide. He was also shown to be a perceptive man, noticing Guy's worn-out condition and from that discerned Guy's character, correctly predicting Guy to be a late-bloomer and his future growth as a ninja.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
Sakumo was a kind-faced man with long, silver-coloured hair which hung over his [[forehead protector]] and dark eyes under which had deep lines underneath them. He wore a standard Konoha-nin uniform complete with a pair of gloves, [[flak jacket]], bandages on his right arm, and the addition of distinctive short white sleeve which had red edges and the standard crest of [[Uzushiogakure]] on it. He also carried a holster worn diagonally over his right shoulder which held his [[White Light Chakra Sabre]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 241, page 17</ref> Overall, his son, Kakashi bears great resemblance to him that he has even been mistaken for his father on several occassions.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 253, page 9, 12</ref><ref name="wfok">''Naruto'' chapter 242, page 12</ref>
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Sakumo had a kind face with dark eyes which had deep lines running underneath them. He had spiky, silver-coloured hair that reached into the middle of his back tied in a ponytail and bangs that hung over his [[forehead protector]]. He wore a standard Konoha-nin uniform with a pair of gloves, [[flak jacket]], bandages on his right arm, and the addition of distinctive short white sleeve which had red edges and the standard crest of [[Uzushiogakure]] on it. He also carried a holster worn diagonally over his right shoulder which held his [[White Light Chakra Sabre]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 241, page 17</ref> Overall, Kakashi bears such a great resemblance to him that he has even been mistaken for his father on several occasions.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 253, page 9, 12</ref><ref name="wfok">''Naruto'' chapter 242, page 12</ref>
   
 
== Abilities ==
 
== Abilities ==
Sakumo was hailed as a genius shinobi,<ref name="C240" /> and was praised for his talents in the ninja arts even by the likes of [[Minato Namikaze]], the future Fourth [[Hokage]]. In battle, Sakumo was a truly powerful shinobi, and in his time, his powers were said to surpass those of the Sannin.<ref name="C240" /> The mere idea of facing Sakumo brought fear to his enemies, as shown from the reaction of an [[Iwagakure]] shinobi initially believing Kakashi to be his father.<ref name="wfok" />
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Sakumo was hailed as a genius shinobi,<ref name="c240p17" /> and was praised for his talents in the ninja arts even by the likes of [[Minato Namikaze]], the future Fourth [[Hokage]]. In his prime, Sakumo was a truly powerful shinobi whose skill and fame were said to overshadow even that of the [[Sannin]].<ref name="c240p17">''Naruto'' chapter 240, page 17</ref> The mere idea of facing Sakumo brought fear to his enemies, as shown from the reaction of an [[Iwagakure]] [[Taiseki|shinobi]] who mistook Kakashi for him, despite Kakashi being a child at the time.<ref name="wfok" />
   
He was also seemingly very proficient in [[kenjutsu]] with his primary weapon during battle being a tantō called the [[White Light Chakra Sabre]] that would emit white chakra when wielded, earning him the nickname "Konoha's White Fang". After he died, he left his tantō to his son.<ref name="wfok" />
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He was also very proficient in [[kenjutsu]], his reputation as "Konoha's White Fang" stemming from his extensive use of the [[White Light Chakra Sabre]], which emitted a streak of white chakra when swung.<ref name="wfok" />
   
 
== Part II ==
 
== Part II ==
=== Invasion of Pain Arc ===
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=== Pain's Assault ===
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[[File:Sakumo and Kakashi speak.png|thumb|Sakumo speaking with Kakashi.]]
 
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[[File:Sakumo and Kakashi speak.png|thumb|left|After his death, Kakashi was able to meet Sakumo in limbo.]]
After Kakashi died, having used up his remaining chakra to save [[Chōji]] from [[Asura Path (character)|Asura Path]]'s missile during the [[invasion of Pain]], he found himself in an area of darkness with a single camp-fire, where Sakumo greeted his son and invited him to share his life's story with him.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 425, page 3</ref> Sakumo lamented that they both died young; though not as young as his wife. Kakashi said that he understood the sacrifice that Sakumo had made for the sake of all the villagers which shocked him. Then Kakashi finally forgave Sakumo and told him that he was proud of him and what he had done which prompted Sakumo to thank Kakashi. When a [[Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|ray of light]] beamed down upon Kakashi, Sakumo told Kakashi that it seemed that he still had a lot of things to do in the world of the living, he was glad that he was able to speak with him, and was thankful that his son had forgiven him. After Kakashi disappears, Sakumo stated that he could finally move on and see his wife again.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, pages 6-9</ref>
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After Kakashi died, having used up his remaining chakra to [[Kamui|save]] [[Chōji Akimichi]] from the [[Asura Path (character)|Asura Path]]'s missile during [[Pain's assault]] on Konoha, he found himself in an area of darkness with a single campfire, where Sakumo greeted his son and invited him to share his life's story with him.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 425, page 3</ref> Sakumo lamented that they both died young; though not as young as his wife. Kakashi said that he understood the sacrifice that Sakumo had made for the sake of all the villagers which shocked him. He also finally forgave Sakumo and told him that he was proud of him and what he had done which prompted Sakumo to thank Kakashi. When a [[Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|ray of light]] beamed down upon Kakashi, Sakumo told Kakashi that it seemed that he still had a lot of things to do in the world of the living, he was glad that he was able to speak with him and was thankful that his son had forgiven him. After Kakashi disappeared, Sakumo stated that he could finally move on and see his wife again.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, pages 6-9</ref>
   
 
== Legacy ==
 
== Legacy ==
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His suicide drove Kakashi to live strictly according to the [[Shinobi Rules]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 240, pages 18-19</ref>
Despite being disgraced for his actions during his last mission when shinobi believed that the mission was to be placed above the lives of even their comrades, Sakumo's name still has good standing throughout the shinobi world, as displayed when the [[Fire Daimyō]] seemed pleased when Kakashi was recommended to become the sixth Hokage noting that the latter was the son of Konoha's White Fang.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 450, page 15</ref> The [[Third Tsuchikage]] also identified Kakashi as Sakumo's son when the [[Kage]] were deciding on whom they wanted to represent Konoha in the [[Allied Shinobi Forces|Alliance]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 468, page 3</ref> [[Obito Uchiha]] also greatly respected Sakumo for his beliefs that his comrades lives were to be placed before the outcome of a mission or the rules of the shinobi.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 241, page 19</ref> This train of thought eventually greatly impacted his son, Kakashi's way of thinking leading him to believe that those who broke the rules were trash, but those that abandoned their comrades were even worse trash.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 8, page 19</ref>
 
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Despite being disgraced for his actions during his last mission, Sakumo's name still has good standing throughout the shinobi world, as displayed when the [[Fire Daimyō]] seemed pleased when Kakashi was recommended to become the Sixth Hokage, having recognised him as Sakumo's son.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 450, page 15</ref>
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The [[Third Tsuchikage]] also identified Kakashi as Sakumo's son when the [[Kage]] were deciding on whom they wanted to represent Konoha in the [[Allied Shinobi Forces|Alliance]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 468, page 3</ref> [[Obito Uchiha]], Kakashi's team-mate, also greatly respected Sakumo for his beliefs that his comrades lives were to be placed before the outcome of a mission or the rules of the shinobi.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 241, page 19</ref>
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Although Kakashi initially tried to live his life in the exact opposite way that Sakumo did, his friendship with Obito changed his perspective, leading him to believe that while those who broke the rules were scum, those who abandoned their comrades were worse than scum. Kakashi would later teach these ideals to his students, especially to [[Naruto Uzumaki]], who would cherish and use them as the basis for most of his life, ideals and relationships.
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[[Chiyo]] remained bitter of Sakumo for killing [[Sasori's parents]], despite knowing about his death, and even attempted to attack his son Kakashi twenty-one years later, mistaking Kakashi for his father due to their resemblance. She halted the attack once her brother [[Ebizō]] reminded her that Sakumo died, but was shocked to hear that Kakashi is the White Fang's son.
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== In Other Media ==
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=== Video Games ===
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* The name 'Sakumo' is possibly derived from the word {{translation|"sakumotsu"|作物}}, meaning "agricultural produce" or "crops". This would tie into the name of his son, {{translation|Kakashi|案山子}}, which means "scarecrow", and their family name, {{translation|Hatake|畑}}, which means "farmland".
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* The name "Sakumo" is possibly derived from the word {{translation|"sakumotsu"|作物}}, meaning "agricultural produce" or "crops". This would tie into the name of his son, {{translation|Kakashi|案山子}}, which means "scarecrow", and their family name, {{translation|Hatake|畑}}, which means "farmland".
   
 
== Quotes ==
 
== Quotes ==
* (To [[Kakashi]]) "''Thank you for forgiving me… Now I can move on in peace. And finally see your mother…''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, page 9</ref>
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* (To [[Kakashi]]) "''Thank you for forgiving me… Now I can move on in peace. And finally see your mother…''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, page 9</ref>
   
 
== References ==
 
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Sakumo Hatake
はたけサクモ Hatake Sakumo

  • Konoha's White Fang (木ノ葉の白い牙, Konoha no Shiroi Kiba, English TV: White Fang of the Leaf)[2]
Debut
Manga Naruto Chapter #425
Anime Naruto Shippūden Episode #159
Novel Kakashi Retsuden: The Sixth Hokage and the Failure Boy (Mentioned)
Game Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing
Appears in Anime, Manga, Novel, Game
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Birthdate Astrological Sign Virgo September 3 Search_Icon.svg
Sex Gender Male Male
Status Deceased
Height
  • Part II: 181 cm1.81 m <br />5.938 ft <br />71.26 in <br />
Weight
  • Part II: 65.7 kg144.844 lb <br />
Blood type O
Affiliation
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Rank
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Sakumo Hatake (はたけサクモ, Hatake Sakumo), renowned across the shinobi world as Konoha's White Fang (木ノ葉の白い牙, Konoha no Shiroi Kiba, English TV: White Fang of the Leaf, literally meaning: Tree Leaf's White Fang), was a jōnin of Konohagakure's Hatake clan.

Background

Sakumo was a famous and powerful ninja of Konohagakure. His son, Kakashi, proved himself a genius like Sakumo and idolised him, desiring to become just as great a ninja as his father. His wife died when Kakashi was very young.[3] Sakumo witnessed his son successfully passing the entrance exam to enter the Academy. Afterwards, he and Kakashi met Might Duy and his son Guy. Sakumo asked Guy to be friends with Kakashi in the Academy, Duy corrected Sakumo informing him that his son had failed the exam. As Kakashi began to openly question Guy's worth as a ninja with his weak aptitude for ninjutsu, Sakumo warned Kakashi to not underestimate Guy as he may someday grow stronger than Kakashi — noticing how arduously Guy trained to improve.[4]

At some point in time during his career as a shinobi, Sakumo confronted and killed Sasori's parents, earning Chiyo's hatred.[5]

Sakumo commits suicide

Sakumo's death.

While his son was still in the academy, Sakumo and his team were sent on a mission of great importance to Konoha. When his team-mates' lives were endangered, Sakumo chose to abandon the mission in order to save them. The impact of the mission's failure caused Sakumo to be vilified by the Land of Fire, the villagers of Konoha, and even those he had saved. Dishonoured, Sakumo fell into a deep depression, which caused his abilities to suffer as a result. Eventually, he committed suicide, and later was buried in the Konoha Cemetery.[6] For many years, Sakumo stayed in limbo, waiting for the day he could seek forgiveness from his son.

Personality

Sakumo and Kakashi

Sakumo walking his son home.

Sakumo was a very kind and loyal man. He loved his only son dearly, often picking him up at the end of the day after Kakashi was done playing with his friends. Despite his tremendous fame and power as a ninja, he was a very humble man, which made Kakashi truly look up to and idolise him. He had a deep devotion to Konoha and an even greater commitment to his allies and loved ones to the point he would put their well-being before anything else; his commitment was so great that he would sacrifice the completion of a mission in order to save his team-mates, which led to him becoming a public figure of hate and ridicule. The resultant depression of being looked down by the village that he was so loyal to led him to suicide. He was also shown to be a perceptive man, noticing Guy's worn-out condition and from that discerned Guy's character, correctly predicting Guy to be a late-bloomer and his future growth as a ninja.

Appearance

Sakumo had a kind face with dark eyes which had deep lines running underneath them. He had spiky, silver-coloured hair that reached into the middle of his back tied in a ponytail and bangs that hung over his forehead protector. He wore a standard Konoha-nin uniform with a pair of gloves, flak jacket, bandages on his right arm, and the addition of distinctive short white sleeve which had red edges and the standard crest of Uzushiogakure on it. He also carried a holster worn diagonally over his right shoulder which held his White Light Chakra Sabre.[7] Overall, Kakashi bears such a great resemblance to him that he has even been mistaken for his father on several occasions.[8][9]

Abilities

Sakumo was hailed as a genius shinobi,[2] and was praised for his talents in the ninja arts even by the likes of Minato Namikaze, the future Fourth Hokage. In his prime, Sakumo was a truly powerful shinobi whose skill and fame were said to overshadow even that of the Sannin.[2] The mere idea of facing Sakumo brought fear to his enemies, as shown from the reaction of an Iwagakure shinobi who mistook Kakashi for him, despite Kakashi being a child at the time.[9]

He was also very proficient in kenjutsu, his reputation as "Konoha's White Fang" stemming from his extensive use of the White Light Chakra Sabre, which emitted a streak of white chakra when swung.[9]

Part II

Pain's Assault

Main article: Pain's Assault

Sakumo and Kakashi speak

After his death, Kakashi was able to meet Sakumo in limbo.

After Kakashi died, having used up his remaining chakra to save Chōji Akimichi from the Asura Path's missile during Pain's assault on Konoha, he found himself in an area of darkness with a single campfire, where Sakumo greeted his son and invited him to share his life's story with him.[10] Sakumo lamented that they both died young; though not as young as his wife. Kakashi said that he understood the sacrifice that Sakumo had made for the sake of all the villagers which shocked him. He also finally forgave Sakumo and told him that he was proud of him and what he had done which prompted Sakumo to thank Kakashi. When a ray of light beamed down upon Kakashi, Sakumo told Kakashi that it seemed that he still had a lot of things to do in the world of the living, he was glad that he was able to speak with him and was thankful that his son had forgiven him. After Kakashi disappeared, Sakumo stated that he could finally move on and see his wife again.[11]

Legacy

His suicide drove Kakashi to live strictly according to the Shinobi Rules.[12]

Despite being disgraced for his actions during his last mission, Sakumo's name still has good standing throughout the shinobi world, as displayed when the Fire Daimyō seemed pleased when Kakashi was recommended to become the Sixth Hokage, having recognised him as Sakumo's son.[13]

The Third Tsuchikage also identified Kakashi as Sakumo's son when the Kage were deciding on whom they wanted to represent Konoha in the Alliance.[14] Obito Uchiha, Kakashi's team-mate, also greatly respected Sakumo for his beliefs that his comrades lives were to be placed before the outcome of a mission or the rules of the shinobi.[15]

Although Kakashi initially tried to live his life in the exact opposite way that Sakumo did, his friendship with Obito changed his perspective, leading him to believe that while those who broke the rules were scum, those who abandoned their comrades were worse than scum. Kakashi would later teach these ideals to his students, especially to Naruto Uzumaki, who would cherish and use them as the basis for most of his life, ideals and relationships.

Chiyo remained bitter of Sakumo for killing Sasori's parents, despite knowing about his death, and even attempted to attack his son Kakashi twenty-one years later, mistaking Kakashi for his father due to their resemblance. She halted the attack once her brother Ebizō reminded her that Sakumo died, but was shocked to hear that Kakashi is the White Fang's son.

In Other Media

Video Games

Sakumo Hatake is a playable character in the following video games:

Game nameJapanese releaseEnglish release
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing14 July 201624 August 2016

Trivia

Springtime of Youth
The Springtime of Youth wiki has an article about this topic:
  • The name "Sakumo" is possibly derived from the word "sakumotsu" (作物), meaning "agricultural produce" or "crops". This would tie into the name of his son, Kakashi (案山子), which means "scarecrow", and their family name, Hatake (), which means "farmland".

Quotes

  • (To Kakashi) "Thank you for forgiving me… Now I can move on in peace. And finally see your mother…"[16]

References

  1. Fourth Databook, page 142
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Naruto chapter 240, page 17
  3. Naruto chapter 449, page 7
  4. Naruto chapter 672, pages 5-8
  5. Naruto chapter 253, page 11
  6. Naruto: Shippūden episode 483
  7. Naruto chapter 241, page 17
  8. Naruto chapter 253, page 9, 12
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Naruto chapter 242, page 12
  10. Naruto chapter 425, page 3
  11. Naruto chapter 449, pages 6-9
  12. Naruto chapter 240, pages 18-19
  13. Naruto chapter 450, page 15
  14. Naruto chapter 468, page 3
  15. Naruto chapter 241, page 19
  16. Naruto chapter 449, page 9